Hadassah Hospitals spokesperson Hadar Elboim announced on Tuesday night the eve of 1 Rosh Chodesh Iyar that a security guard was dismissed from his post due to inappropriate behavior, allegedly using violence against a hospital visitor.

Immediately after learning of the incident, hospital directors ordered the guard suspended pending the outcome of a probe into the incident. Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital Director Prof. Yoram Weiss adds “We view the incident most seriously, the use of violence against a patient, visitor or staff member. We remain committed to providing service at Hadassah and we are sorry for the incident”.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)